Category Archive For "Mining"
Trend Micro: Outlaw Hacking Group’s Botnet Is Now Spreading a Monero Miner
A web address spreading a botnet featuring a monero mining component alongside a backdoor has been detected by cybersecurity company Trend Micro
China: Locals Allegedly Laying Cable via Fish Ponds to Steal Oil Well Power for BTC Mining
Police in China have reportedly gathered evidence of people laying cables via fish ponds to steal oil well power to fuel their bitcoin (BTC) mining
in Bitcoin Regulation, Mining, USA
FINRA Fines Former Merrill Lynch Employee $5,000 for Not Reporting Crypto Mining Activity
An ex-Merrill Lynch worker who operated an undisclosed cryptocurrency mining scheme must pay $5,000 to FINRA
Napster Creator’s Blockchain Firm Helium Releases IoT Hotspots
Helium launched blockchain-based hotspot devices, designed to comprise a decentralized internet network providing IoT connectivity
in Bitcoin, Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies, Energy, Gold, Mining, Study
Bitcoin Generates More Carbon Emissions Than Some Countries, Study Warns
The carbon emissions generated by bitcoin are comparable to the whole of Kansas City — and even a small country — a study finds
Major Pan-African Insurance Firm Rolls Back Insurance for Crypto Mining Equipment
Pan-African insurance firm Old Mutual will not provide coverage for crypto mining equipment due to the unregulated nature of the industry
in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, Energy, Government, Iran, Mining
Iran’s Energy Minister Wants Crypto Miners Charged Real Electricity Prices
Iran’s deputy energy minister has said that power bills for crypto mining should be calculated in real electricity prices and no longer subsidized
in Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, Government, Law, Mining, Russia
Russian Parliament Considers Imposing Fines on Crypto Mining by End of June
Russia’s parliament is considering imposing administrative responsibility for crypto mining on open blockchains, including fines for the organization and issuance of crypto
in Asic, Bitcoin, Bitcoin Mining, Energy, Mining
Study: Over 74% of Bitcoin Mining is Powered by Renewable Energy
Bitcoin mining’s energy mix is 74.1% renewable energy, according to cryptocurrency investment products and research firm CoinShares
Trend Micro Detects Major Uptick in New Strain of XMR Malware Targeting China-Based Systems
Cybersecurity firm Trend Micro has detected a major uptick in monero cryptojacking malware targeting China-based systems this spring
New Malware Campaign Spreads Trojans Through Clone Crypto Trading Website
A new malware campaign spreads crypto trojans through a copycat website, launching attacks via mining, information stealing and clipboard jacking of crypto addresses
Ex-Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu Set to Launch Crypto OTC Platform Next Month: Report
Ex-Bitmain CEO Jihan Wu could launch his newest venture in the next month: report
Trend Micro: BlackSquid Malware Infects Servers to Install Monero Cryptojacking Software
Eight different security exploits are employed by a malware dubbed BlackSquid to infect web servers and install mining software
UK-Based Crypto Mining Firm Argo Upgrades Q2 2019 Forecast Due to Market Rally
London-based cryptocurrency mining firm Argo Blockchain has significantly upgraded its 2019 second quarter forecast in light of the crypto market upturn
in Bitcoin, China, Cryptocurrencies, Electricity, Government, Law, Mining
Chinese Authorities to Investigate Illegal Mining Farms at ‘Global Mining Capital’ Sichuan
Chinese authorities are investigating the alleged illegal bitcoin mining farms located in “global mining capital” Sichuan province
Australian Securities Regulator Releases Cryptocurrency, Mining, ICO Guidelines
New initial coin offering and cryptocurrency guidelines have been released by the Australian Securities and Investment Commission
Hodler’s Digest, May 20–26: Top Stories, Price Movements, Quotes and FUD of the Week
This week in the Hodler’s Digest, AT&T makes a big step for adoption, while the SEC yet again delays a bitcoin ETF decision
BCH May Have Sustained $1.3 Million+ Double Spend: BitMex Research
According to a report released by BitMex Research, 3,392 BCH (over $1.35 million) was double spent after the coin’s hard fork
Two Miners Purportedly Execute 51% Attack on Bitcoin Cash Blockchain
Two miners, BTC.top and BTC.com, have reportedly executed a 51% attack on the bitcoin cash blockchain
Monero Developers Consider Adopting New Proof-of-Work Algorithm in October
In October, privacy-centric cryptocurrency monero will reportedly switch to a new proof-of-work algorithm
